Redwood City Smile Dental

What Redwood City Smile Dental does

Redwood City Smile Dental is a privately-held, single-location dental practice founded in June 2013 by Dr. Elizabeth B. Nguyen, a USC-trained DDS (2003) with additional periodontal and implant surgery training. The practice is headquartered at 2480 El Camino Real, Redwood City, California, and serves the local Redwood City community as well as patients drawn from Menlo Park, Woodside, San Carlos, Redwood Shore, Belmont, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, and San Mateo.

The practice operates as a full-service general dental clinic organized across five service categories: general dentistry (cleanings, exams, extractions, fillings, root canals, preventive care, emergency treatment), cosmetic dentistry (veneers, porcelain crowns, All-On-4 implants, dentures, bonding, smile makeovers, full mouth reconstruction), restorative dentistry (bridges, dental implants, inlays/onlays, cracked tooth repair), pediatric dentistry (sealants, silver diamine fluoride, pediatric preventive and restorative care), and periodontal services (scaling and root planing, gum grafting, laser periodontal therapy, crown lengthening). The clinical capability is supported by a modern equipment stack including Cone Beam 3D imaging (under ten-second scan times), digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and laser dentistry systems used for anesthesia-free fillings, soft-tissue procedures, and periodontal therapy.

The business model is a traditional fee-for-service dental practice with payment due at time of service (Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted). As a patient courtesy, the practice submits claims to dental insurance carriers (typical reimbursement cycle four to six weeks), and partners with CareCredit to offer patient financing for higher-ticket procedures. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: patients book online or by phone, walk-in emergency cases are accepted, and acquisition relies on the practice website, Google reviews, and patient referrals. The team comprises the founder/dentist plus two support staff (a Registered Dental Assistant/Office Manager and a Dental Assistant), both bilingual in English and Spanish, and the practice operates as an independent, owner-operated clinic with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional ownership.

Name

Redwood City Smile Dental

Legal name

Redwood City Smile Dental

Website

https://redwoodcitysmiledental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Redwood City Smile Dental is a privately-held, single-location dental practice in Redwood City, CA, founded in 2013 by Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen, offering general, cosmetic, restorative, pediatric, and periodontal dental services to local families and surrounding Bay Area communities using modern 3D imaging and laser technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Dentistry

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Family Dentistry (Multi-Disciplinary In-Office General Care) (HLABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry (Veneers/Whitening/Bonding) (HLABAAAC), Aesthetic Periodontal Procedures (Gummy Smile/Gingivoplasty) (HLABACAK)

Keywords

• General dentistry services
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Dental implants
• Pediatric dentistry
• Periodontal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dental Services Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service dental care model where payment is due at time of service unless other arrangements have been made in advance. The practice accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
2. Insurance Billing: As a courtesy to patients with dental insurance, the practice completes and submits insurance claims on behalf of patients. Most insurance companies respond within four to six weeks.
3. CareCredit Financing: Partners with CareCredit to offer financing options for patients, allowing them to pay for dental treatments over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Redwood City Smile Dental is a full-service dental practice offering general dentistry (cleanings, exams, fillings, extractions, root canals), cosmetic dentistry (veneers, porcelain crowns, All-On-4 implants, dentures, smile makeovers), restorative dentistry (bridges, dental implants, inlays/onlays), pediatric dentistry, and periodontal services. The practice employs modern dental technology including Cone Beam 3D imaging, digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and laser dentistry for diagnostics and treatment.

Product overview

Redwood City Smile Dental offers a comprehensive dental practice with multiple service categories: General Dentistry (preventive care, cleanings, exams, extractions, fillings, root canals), Cosmetic Dentistry (smile makeovers, veneers, crowns, All-On-4 implants, dentures), Restorative Dentistry (bridges, implants, inlays/onlays), Pediatric Dentistry, and Periodontal Services. The practice also employs advanced Dental Technology including Cone Beam 3D Imaging, Digital X-Rays, Intraoral Camera, and Laser Dentistry. The practice was founded by Dr. Elizabeth B. Nguyen in June 2013 and serves the Redwood City, CA area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dentistry Core dental care services including cleanings and exams, emergency care, extractions, fillings, night guards, oral cancer screenings, preventative dentistry, root canals, sealants, sports mouth guards, teeth whitening, TMJ treatment, and wisdom teeth extractions for patients of all ages.
• Cosmetic Dentistry Aesthetic dental procedures including full mouth reconstruction, smile makeovers, All-On-4 implants, veneers, dentures, denture partials, porcelain crowns, and bonding to improve smile appearance.
• Restorative Dentistry Dental restoration services including bridges, cracked tooth repair, dental implants, implant restoration, and inlays and onlays to restore tooth function and appearance.
• Pediatric Dentistry Specialized dental care for children including cavities and fillings, emergency dental care, oral health exams, preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, sealants, and silver diamine fluoride treatments.
• Periodontal Services Gum and periodontal treatments including dental implants, gum grafting, laser periodontal therapy, scaling and root planing, crown lengthening, and periodontal disease treatment.
• Dental Technology Services Advanced dental technology services including Cone Beam 3D imaging (images in less than ten seconds), digital X-rays, intraoral camera imaging, and laser dentistry for cavity detection, anesthesia-free fillings, gum reshaping, and soft tissue procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dental implants can last a patient's whole life with proper care
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Western Dental & Orthodontics: Large multi-location dental and orthodontic care provider in California and other western states. Comparable as a general, cosmetic, and orthodontic services competitor in the same regional market.
• Sonrava Health: Multi-brand dental and orthodontic support organization operating branded dental offices across multiple states. Comparable as a regional/multi-market provider of general and specialty dental services.
• Pacific Dental Services: Large DSO supporting dental practices with technology, billing, and operations infrastructure. Comparable as an operator in the same general/cosmetic/restorative dental services space, with a different ownership model.
• Heartland Dental: One of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting hundreds of dental offices with back-office, clinical, and growth services. Comparable as a scaled general dentistry operator.
• Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners: Multi-location dental group practice offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable as a similarly structured multi-office provider in the same service categories.
• Aspen Dental: National DSO operating hundreds of branded dental offices across the U.S. Directly comparable as a multi-location general and restorative dental services provider, though at far greater scale and with corporate backing.
• Smile Brands: Dental support organization providing business support to affiliated dental offices across the U.S. Comparable as a group-practice model operator in the same service categories.
• Bright Now! Dental: Multi-state dental group practice offering general, cosmetic, and specialty services. Comparable as a similarly sized multi-office provider of the same service categories.

Emerging players

• Gen4 Dental Partners: Dental group practice partnership providing capital and operations support to owner-dentists in the Western U.S. Comparable as a potential acquirer or partner for a single-location Bay Area practice.
• Imagen Dental Partners: DPO partnering with independent dental practices to provide operational support while preserving local branding. Comparable as a partner model for owner-dentists considering affiliation or exit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rwcsmiledental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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